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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2018-02-28 I� Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION I MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, February 28, 2018 STUDY SESSION 4:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Study Session Meeting of February 28, 2018, to order at 4:30 p.m. • ROLL CALL Present 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis,Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale, and Council Member John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. STUDY SESSION 2.A. 2018-57 General Plan Amendment No. 17-002 Change of Zone No. 17-003 Palm Canyon Group City Manager Charles McClendon introduced the item and gave a brief overview of what has taken place since the last Council Meeting, which was held on Wednesday,January 24, 2018. Community Development Director Pat Milos stated that the Subcommittee made up of Mayor Stan Henry and Council Member Shelley Kaplan met with Staff and the Palm Canyon Group to discuss options zone classifications and other options. The following is a list of options that are before the Council for consideration: Use Restrictions: 1. Project will be restricted to only 2 cultivation licenses at one time,both of which must be tied to bona fide medical, educational or research institutions/uses and the cannabis cultivated may not be sold to the public or to dispensaries selling to the public. 2. Each cultivation license will be limited to a maximum cultivation space as permitted under state law(est. 22,000)with the sq It limit measured by the canopy or space directly related to cultivation of cannabis(i.e.not the lobby, offices,bathrooms and similar ancillary space). 3. Project will be restricted to total space used by cannabis businesses of 125,000 sqft—with space allocated to cultivation measured as stated prior. Cathedral City Page 1 it City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION February 28,2018 4. All cannabis uses remain subject to requirements of City's municipal code and administrative regulations (including Cannabis Tax and fee ordinances). Restrictive Covenant Deal Points: 1. Developer will provide space for 20 parking slots and a trail head in addition to the Parcel B open space and public access easement. 2. City engineering will provide a diagram and any specifications necessary for the parking and trail head area to be an attachment to the Restrictive Covenant. Reimbursement for Public Improvements: 1. Owner to pay to city 25%of all outstanding obligations owed to city prior to City issuance of grading permit. If not paid, City has no obligation to issue grading permit. 2. Owner to pay all unpaid remaining balance of outstanding obligations owed to City prior to City issuance of first building permit for project If not paid, City has no obligation to issue any building permit. Memorandum of Understanding: 1. Prior to second reading of the zoning ordinance, the parties will draft an MOU memorializing the agreement of the developer to undertake two points. MOU to be considered for approval by Council at second reading of zoning ordinance. 2. Developer will agree to participate in a local hire preference program for the uses it develops, but cannot/will not impose this obligation on its tenants if they refuse. Local hiring preference will be implemented by advertising jobs within Cathedral City to Cathedral City residents only for 15 concurrent days prior to general job advertising. 3. Developer will not oppose formation of local USCW union in the uses it retains, but cannot/will not impose this obligation on its tenants if they refuse. 4. Developer will recommend the above two points to tenants. Chris Vaughn gave an overview of their proposed Zone Change and the project they foresee on that property. Mr. George Baker stated that he would like to see the following changes: At least 4 licenses utilizing the same 44,000 square foot and 150,000 sq foot for cannabis. Grow facility should not be restricted to selling to non-profit only. Monetary value to trailhead property. Mayor Stan Henry suggested that he donate the land to the conservancy and get a tax-right-off without taking on liability. He questioned if the property owner is wanting to move forward with this project. Alan Carvalho, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He is in favor of the re-zone. He is not in favor of more residential. Richard Altman, was called to speak. He is in favor of the re-zone and seeing this project move forward. Randy Winbigler, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He feels that this is not only a business decision but a residents quality of life decision. He told the Council to keep up the good work. It was the consensus of the City Council that the next steps be as follows. Cathedral City Page 2 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION February 28,2018 Developer will provide a finalized covenant that everyone agrees to along with an MOU. These documents will come to the City Council concurrently. If was also the consensus of the City Council to agree wth the following amendments: 44,000 feet as opposed to two licenses. Not interested in counting the dedication of land in the reimbursement program. 125,000 square foot of cannabis remains the same. No restrictions for non profit sales. Better language will be included to make it more clear. City Attorney Eric Vail will work with Mr.Baker's attorney on the required documents. 2.13. 2018-41 Review of Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 9.80"Accessory Structures, Structure Heights,Yards,Walls and Fencing". Community Development Director, Pat Milos,gave an overview of the Municipal Code Chapter 9.80. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to bring back a Code Amendment to include a list of approved materials that may be acceptable that will be reviewed through a standard operating policy on a case by case basis with an emphasis on consistency with the existing building architecture. 2.C. 2018-43 Discussion of Council Position on SB 946 It was the consensus of the City Council to send a letter in opposition of SB 946 signed by the Mayor. It should be sent to the Author, Speaker and Minority Leader. 2.D. 2018-55 Support for Propositions 68 and 69 It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to prepare the following: Resolution of Support for SB 68 Resolution of Support for SB 69 and Opposing the Repeal of SB 1 Resolution in Opposition of the Tax Fairness, Transparenty and Accountability Act of 2018 All of these Resolutions will come back to the City Council for approval at a future meeting. 2.E. 2018-56 Support for AB2439 It was the consensus of the City Council to prepare a Resolution of support for AB 2439. 3. CLOSED SESSION The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:50 p.m. to discuss the following items listed on the Agenda. 3.A. 2018-45 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 5.7 Acres East of Van Fleet and South of East Palm Canyon Drive with an APN of 687-500-018. Negotiating Parties: Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Cathedral City Page 3 City Council Study Session STUDY SESSION February 28,2018 Under Negotiations: Price & Terms on Purchase, Sale, Exchange or Lease of Real Property 3.13. 2018-44 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Seven (7) Parcels in the area along Cathedral Canyon Drive and the Northeast corner of Cathedral Canyon Drive and C Street with APN's of 687-213-001, 003, 004, 687-213-007, 008, and 687-213-010 & 011. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and the Housing Successor Agency Property Owner: Housing Successor Agency Under Negotiations: Price&Terms on Sale of Real Property 3.C. 2018-42 City Council: Public Employee Performance Evaluation Per Government Code Section 54957(B)Title: City Manager The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the following items: Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for the following property locations: 5.7 Acres East of Van Fleet and South of East Palm Canyon Drive with an APN of 687-500-018. Seven(7)Parcels in the area along Cathedral Canyon Drive and the Northeast corner of Cathedral Canyon Drive and C Street with APN's of 687-213-001, 003, 004, 687-213-007, 008, and 687-213-010&011. There was no reportable action taken. The last item will be heard after the Regular City Council Meeting. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjourned the Study Session Meeting of February 28, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. S ANLEY E.HENRY, Mayor ATTEST.- GARY F.HOWELL, City Clerk Cathedral City Page 4 Cathedral City CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Wednesday, February 28, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 PM • CALL TO ORDER Mayor Stan Henry called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6.30 p.m. • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member John Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance. • INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION) Council Member Mark Carnevale called for a moment of silence in remembrance of those that were killed at the Parkland High School shooting in Florida. • ROLL CALL Present: 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis,Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale,and Council Member John Aguilar • AGENDA FINALIZATION • STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2. COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Mark Carnevale, reported that he attended a meeting at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. He announced that a lot of dogs have been adopted. He also attended a Public Safety Meeting, Homeless Committee and Energy Environment Meeting. He attended the Celebration of Life for Chuck Vasquez. He will be attending a luncheon at Bubba's Bones and Brew for a Chamber Event. He announced that Ciy Hall at Your Comer will be held on March 5th. Council Member John Aguilar,reported that he also attended the Celebration of Life for Chuck Vasquez. He stated that he did incredible work at the half-way house, which is quite impressive. He also reported that he attended the Cathedral City Elementary School Game on Day and last week he and the Mayor met with CVWD to discuss a number of topics and possible sewer connections. Council Member Shelley Kaplan, stated that he is the City's Representative for Vector Control. Their annual report is available on-line. He represented the City for the opening of the Mary Nutter Softball Tournament. A lot of people were in town, hotels were full as well as the restaurants. He reported that ICE has been hitting businesses in town and throughout the State. A concerned citizens group were handing out flyers with their rights on it.He attended the CVEP Board Meeting. He and the Mayor attended the City Hall At Your Corner, there was a small turn out but good conversation. Date Palm Country Club will be hosting a citizens breakfast, which is a Cathedral City Page 1 Printed on 318/2018 City Council REGULAR MEETING February 28,2018 fundraiser. On March 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. the CCBC ground breaking for the new Runway Restaurant will be held. The opening of the Ken Nickel trail will be held on March 9, 2018 at 8 a.m. There will be a reading at Agnes Pelton Home on March 11, 2018. Mayor Stan Henry, thanked Chris Farman and Erica Felchi for a fantastic ribbon cutting for CVLink There was a great turnout and a good opportunity for Cathedral City,it generated a lot of activity and energy. The Fire Department will be holding a Graduation at City Hall at 4:30 on March 1, 2018. On Friday, March 2, 2018 he will be participting in the Dr. Seuss Read Across America at Cathedral City.Elementary School. The Richard Milanovich Legacy Hike will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,to approve the following Consent Agenda Items.The motion carried by the following vote: Present: 5- Mayor Stan Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Gregory S. Pettis,Council Member Shelley Kaplan, Council Member Mark Carnevale,and Council Member John Aguilar 3.A. 2018-39 Receive and file Payment of Claims and Demands This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6897 3.B. 2018-59 City Council Minutes of February 6, 2018 This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6898 3.C. 2018-51 Resolution Adopting Council Goals for 2018 This item was approved. Enactment No: Reso.2018-04 3.D. 2018-24 Approve the Right of Way Phase of the Ramon Road Bridge Project. This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6899 3.E. 2018-53 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6900 3.F. 2018-54 Disposition of Certain Housing Parcels This item was approved. Enactment No: M.O.6901 Cathedral City Page 2 Printed on 31812018 City Council REGULAR MEETING February 28,2018 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS S.A. 2018-49 Ordinance Allowing and Regulating Cannabis Consumption Lounges City Manager, Charles McClendon gave a brief presentation on the proposed Ordinance. Maria Scagliotti, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She indicated that restrictions can be made on outdoor lounges in order to allow for them and not have odor issues. She feels that there are advantages to advantages and disadvantages to both. She would like the City to be in line with the State on background checks Mayor Stan Henry stated that he would like to see the Police Department to be able to do ispections in the facilities like they can in bars. Council Member Mark Carnevale stated that he is opposed to allowing the lounges. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Pettis requested that the Cannabis Task Force reconvene to discuss how things are going with the lounges once we have some open for business. A motion was made by Council Member Kaplan,seconded by Council Member Aguilar,that this Staff Report be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Pro Tem Pettis, Council Member Kaplan,and Council Member Aguilar Nay: 2- Mayor Henry, and Council Member Carnevale 6. CLOSED SESSION The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:57 p.m. to discuss item 6C. on the Agenda. The remaining Closed Session Items were heard at the end of the Study Session Meeting of February 28, 2018 and is reflected in the minutes. 6.A. 2018-45 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: 5.7 Acres East of Van Fleet and South of East Palm Canyon Drive with an APN of 687-500-018. Negotiating Parties: Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation Property Owner: City Urban Revitalization Corporation Under Negotiations: Price & Terms on Purchase, Sale, Exchange or Lease of Real Property 6.13. 2018-44 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Location: Seven (7) Parcels in the area along Cathedral Canyon Drive and the Northeast corner of Cathedral Canyon Drive and C Street with APN's of 687-213-001, 003, 004, 687-213-007, 008, and Cathedral City Page 3 Printed on 31812018 City Council REGULAR MEETING February 28,2018 687-213-010 &011. Negotiating Parties: City of Cathedral City and the Housing Successor Agency Property Owner: Housing Successor Agency Under Negotiations: Price &Terms on Sale of-Real Property 6.C. 2018-42 City Council: Public Employee Performance Evaluation Per Government Code Section 54957(B)Title: City Manager �I The City Council reconvened at 7.30 p.m. City Attorney Eric Vail announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss the Public Employee Performance Evaluation of the City Manger. There was no reportable action taken. ADJOURN Mayor Stan Henry adjoumed the City Council Meeting of February 28, 2018 at 7.32 p.m. S NL E. HENRY, Mayor A TTEST. GARY F. HOWELL, C► Clerk Cathedral City Page 4 Printed on 31812018